About us
First Branch – Lucea, Hanover
Dolla Financial Services Limited (DOLLA) was formed on 14 October 2009 and is a subsidiary of the private equity investment company, First Rock Capital Holdings Limited that is listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE). WE LEND is part of our ultimate goal to providing progressive financial opportunities to those with vision to succeed. DOLLA has been providing easy access to better financial services by serving the unbanked and underbanked population. Our innovativeness has provided efficient solutions in meeting the needs and satisfaction of our customers. DOLLA focuses on growth and excellence in all aspect of its business and offers high level of commitment to its external and internal customers.
DOLLA Mission
To economically empower our customers despite their ethnic or social background and striving as the best growth partners to our customers by providing financial solutions in a sustainable, ethical and profitable manner, whilst retaining highly resourceful and motivated employees and creating the highest value for our Shareholders and Communities.
DOLLA Vision
To be the go to financial solution provider and market leader in the provision of unique financial services, at world class standards.
Our Teams
Board Members
Ryan Reid
ChairmanRyan Reid is the Chairman of Dolla Financial Services Limited. He is also the Co-founder of First Rock Capital Holdings Limited and First Rock Capital Resource Limited. He has 13 years of experience in the real and financial sectors (8 years at the executive level in the financial sector); formerly had responsibilities of leading sales, services, accounting, investments, and corporate finance teams. Ryan is a director of multiple private sector companies, a member of the First Angels Investor Group and the Young Presidents Organization (YPO) and a Justice of the Peace for the Parish of St. Andrew.
Philip Martin
Vice-ChairmanPhilip Martin is the Vice-Chairman of Dolla Financial Services Limited. He is also the Deputy Chairman of First Rock Capital Resource Limited. The Chairman and Managing Director of Caribbean Fencing Limited. As an entrepreneur for over 50 years, he was a Co-founder and Director of Dehring, Bunting and Golding Limited and International Max (Sportsmax) until they were sold to Scotia Group and Digicel Group, respectively.
Jordan Chin
Director, Company SecretaryJordan Chin is a Director and the Company Secretary for Dolla Financial Services Limited. He is also the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer of First Rock Capital Resource Limited. As an Attorney-at-Law admitted to practice in Jamaica and a licensed Real Estate Agent, he has practiced extensively in Real Estate and Commercial law having worked with distinguished law firms in the country, such as DunnCox. He is a member of the Realtors Association of Jamaica, the Jamaican Bar Association, a Director in numerous private companies and sits on various strata committees.
Marjorie Seeberan
DirectorMarjorie Seeberan is a Director of Dolla Financial Services Limited. As a retired banker she has a wealth of experience in banking and finance. She was the General Manager in Corporate Banking at National Commercial Bank of Jamaica and the Executive Director for The University of the West Indies May 1997 & November 2002, prior to that she was the Senior Vice President of JPMorgan Chase up until November 1995.
Shaun Myers
DirectorShaun Myers is a Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee for Dolla Financial Services Limited. He is also the Manager, Finance & Analysis of First Rock Capital Resource Limited. Mr. Myers has over 9 years of experience in the financial and retail sectors. He was the Regional Financial Analyst at Unicomer Group, the largest retail firm in the Caribbean, and prior to that he was the Senior Accountant at Proven Management Limited. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica. He is currently the Treasurer of the Liguanea Community Development Committee.
Dane Patterson
DirectorDane Patterson is a Director of Dolla Financial Services Limited. He was called to the English Bar at Lincoln’s Inn in 2013 and to the Jamaican Bar in 2014. As an Attorney-at-Law at the law firm, Patterson Mair Hamilton, his practice focus is corporate finance and taxation.
Catherine Goodall
DirectorCatherine Goodall is a Director of Dolla Financial Services Limited. She is also the Co-Founder of REDEFINE Business Services Limited. She is a well-established Integrated Marketing Strategist with over 15 years in Leadership & Management at the local and regional levels, leveraging strategic market-venturing resources of global blue-chip companies, as well as comprehensive knowledge of Retail Trade Marketing & Distribution. She was the Business Development Executive of Grace Kennedy Group, Marketing Manager for LASCO Distributors Limited and Regional Brand Manager for Central America & The Caribbean – Juices (Ocean Spray & Tropicana).
Management Team
Kadeen Mairs
Chief Executive OfficerMr. Kadeen Mairs serves as Chief Executive Officer of Dolla Financial Services Limited. Mr. Mairs is responsible for the execution of Dolla Financial's business strategy, operating guidelines and internal controls. Mr. Mairs has a proven track record of performance in the areas of entrepreneurship, change management, organizational restructuring, credit & risk administration, process efficiency and human resource development. He also serves as director of Dolla Financial (Guyana) Inc, a subsidiary of Dolla Financial Jamaica and Chairman of Dequity Capital Management, an associate stake shareholder of Dolla Financial Jamaica. Mr. Mairs has over 13 years of experience in the financial sector with 6 years at the executive level; working within the Credit Unions, Commercial Banks, Investment Banks, Venture Capital Company and Founding of former Microfinance Institution M24 Investments. Among his many personal accomplishments, he is designated as a Certified Expert in Microfinance by the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management in Germany, he has received Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the Montego Bay Community College with a major in Management and pursued a Masters of Business Administration with a major in Marketing from the University of the Technology Jamaica. In 2018, Kadeen was nominated for the young entrepreneur award by the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce.
Kenroy Kerr
Head of Credit and RiskKenroy Kerr is the Head of Credit and Risk at Dolla Financial Services Limited. He has over 10 years of experience in the banking and financial sector, having worked in various capacities at the Bank of Nova Scotia, Jamaica Limited. He holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Administration and is currently pursuing his MBA from Aston University.
Mario Brown
Regional ManagerMario Brown was appointed Regional Manager for Dolla Financial 2018. He is primarily responsible for establishing Dolla’s physical footprint and the attainment of the strategic sales and delinquency targets of the organization which are established by the Chief Executive Officer in keeping with the organization's Mission and Vision. Mr. Brown assumed responsibility for the Dolla portfolio after its acquisition of M24 investments of which he is a founding member. Under his leadership, Dolla has grown exponentially with over J$1 Billion in loans disbursed to the microfinance sector and the company receiving numerous plaudits. Mr. Browns' journey to Dolla took him through the banking sector. In 2011, he joined National Commercial Bank as a teller and was promoted to credit officer in 2012. He joined M24 Investments at its inception as Operations Manager. This experience gave him valuable insights in entrepreneurship and management which he would later employ at Dolla. Mr. Brown holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Banking and Finance with Distinction from the University of Technology, and a Bachelor of Science (Bsc.) from The University of the West Indies with a major in Marketing.
Kahlilah Thompson
Human Resources ManagerI formally introduce you to Kahlilah Thompson, appointed as Human Resources Manager at Dolla Financial Service Ltd in 2018. Her duties include Recruiting and Staffing, Employee Relations, Policy Development, Managing Staff performance and improving systems. With over 15 years of experience in the fields of Business, Banking and Hospitality, Ms. Thompson holds a Bachelors’ Degree in the field of Business Administration from The University of Technology, Jamaica.
Kurt McKenzie
Collection ManagerKurt McKenzie is the Collection Manager at Dolla Financial Services Limited where he heads and streamlines all processes concerning arrears and delinquency. He is subscribed to ACA international; an association of collectors and credit professionals where he does industry related, ongoing online enhancement courses aimed at improving collection strategies and techniques. Prior to entering the microfinance industry, he led a diverse team in the capacity of supervisor for payroll accounting at a leading BPO firm; Xerox, now Conduent. Here he gained vast experience working with international team members of various cultures in a highly dynamic environment. In earlier years, he was the projects person at then WCCUL where he worked directly with the process improvement committee. His diverse span of experiences has led to him gaining a keen interest in quality and continuous process improvement making him target driven and goal/result oriented. These traits are also a production of the core values instilled by his Major of Production and Operations Degree he obtained at The University of Technology, Jamaica. He is a proud past student of the noble institution, Manning’s school. Kurt is a respectful and jovial individual who enjoys exploring new places, learning things especially related to his career and meeting people with similar interests.
Sales Team Members
Ashley Kennedy
Barnett Street, Montego Bay
Aldane Tomlinson
Savana-la-mar, Westmoreland
Shauna-Gaye Brown
Fairview Branch, Montego Bay
Tachi-Lue Roye-Monteith
Junction, St. Elizabeth
Yanique Hendricks
Savanna-La-Mar, Westmoreland
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